Women in Roman society
A C Romano
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
Objectives This subject aims at introducing the students to the construct of the female and the actual situation of women in a very different society. A better understanding of contemporary societies may derive from the course.
Synopsis The subject examines the image, role and status of women in Roman society. Its focus is twofold. (a) Myth and symbol: analysed in the literary sources available. (b) The facts: demographic evidence; the law; status and legal capacity; marriage and divorce; women and work; education; women and religion.
Assessment second year Tutorial paper: (1000 words) and Essay (3000
words): 50%
* Examination (2 hours): 50%
Assessment third year Tutorial paper (1000 words) and Essay (3000
words) : 50%
* Examination (2 hours): 50%
* Third-year students will be
expected to show a higher level of sophistication in their approach to the
works studied, as well as a greater understanding of the ancient cultural
context of these works, and a wider reading in modern criticism.
Prescribed text
Lefkowitz M Women's life in Greece and Rome: A source book in translation Duckworth
Recommended texts
Peradotto J and Sullivan J P (eds) Women in the ancient world: The Arethusa papers SUNY Press
Pomeroy S B Goddesses, whores, wives and slaves: Women in classical antiquity Schocken
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